Adcock Range
National low-frequency radio navigation system (used in the
1930-1950 time period) replaced by an omnirange (VOR) system. It
consisted of four segmented quadrants broadcasting Morse Code "A"
(dot-dash) and "N" (dash-dot) signals in opposing quadrants so that
pilots could orient their position relative to a "beam"
broadcasting a steady tone, and a Morse Code station identifier.
Using a "build-and-fade" technique, a pilot could (ideally)
pinpoint his location by the strength or weakness of a signal.
University Aviation
Association
The University Aviation Association (UAA) is the voice of
collegiate aviation education to its members, the industry,
government and the general public. Through the collective expertise
of its members, this nonprofit organization plays a pivotal role in
the advancement of degree-granting aviation programs that represent
all segments of the aviation industry.
"The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has
addressed some of the immediate, top-level concerns raised by NBAA
and other general aviation groups about how the TSA's 'badging'
program would be implemented and what impact it might have on
security and safety....
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